In comparison with a PsyD (doctor of psychology), a PhD (doctor of philosophy)

A. is earned by fewer people.
B. requires a dissertation based on an original investigation.
C. is obtained by psychologists focusing exclusively on treating psychological disorders.
D. requires a medical degree.


Answer: B

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The technique in which a person arranges statements about the self-concept into categories that range from most descriptive to least descriptive is called the _____ technique

a. self-sorting c. rating scale b. Q-sort d. content categorization

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a. highly educated professionals. b. relatives and visitors of hospitalized mental patients. c. patients with severe psychopathology. d. men only.

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a. A person from Mexico feels isolated living in his new setting. b. A woman is angry that no one speaks her native language. c. A child from France is learning English at home. d. A man seeks out other immigrants who came from his native country.

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